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Tuesday, Nov 3
Developer: The Bosses Mandated Stranglehold's Unnecessary Multiplayer Mode [Multiplayer]
We were having this battle all the time, talking about, "OK, is a totally amazing single-player experience, the most important thing? Or should it be an 80% single-player experience and then a pretty cool multiplayer. Stranglehold when through that exact same problem. I think if you ask e...
Monday, Oct 19
Your Midnight Best Buy Modern Warfare 2 Locations Are... [Best Buy]
IOWA Ames Ankeny Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines I Des Moines II Iowa City Waterloo MAINE Bangor NEVADA Carson Valley Centennial Henderson Las Vegas II Maryland Parkway Reno Sparks Summerlin S.W. Las Vegas NEW MEXICO Albuquerque Farmington Santa Fe W Albuquerque II NORTH DAKOTA Fargo
Thursday, Oct 15
DJ Hero Does NASCAR [Nascar]
Along with wrapping his car in video game advertisements, Truex Jr. will also be appearing at The Fan Midway between 3:30 and 4:00pm to try his hand at the DJ rhythm game, no doubt some sort of contractual obligation of sorts that should result in an awkward 30 minutes of entertainment, at th...
Tuesday, Oct 13
Chat With Tony Hawk Ride Developer Wednesday... LIVE! [Podcast]
Before co-founding Robomodo in 2008, Tsui worked at Midway Games on the Mortal Kombat series. He went on to co-found Studio Gigante in 2000, which developed both Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus and WWE WrestleMania 21. He later went to work for Electronic Arts Chicago where he worked on Fight Nig...
Saturday, Aug 29
The Art of Calling an Unseen Game [Stick Jockey]
Hahn isn't a video game rookie. He was the voice of Konami's Blades of Steel 99 for the Nintendo 64 and original PlayStation, and can still recite the technical details of the undertaking. "We had to record separately for the Nintendo 64, and then more elaborately for the PlayStation," Hahn...
Thursday, Aug 27
Is EA Holding Back PS3 Cross-Game Voice Chat? [Rumor]
It's not Activision. It's not Ubisoft. It's not Capcom. It's not Insomniac. It's not Konami. It's not Take 2. It's not Midway. It's not Squaresoft. are wE All getting the picture yet? One point I want to reiterate - there's a difference between the games that didn't work with in-game XMB and the game...
Sunday, Aug 9
Hollywood Screenwriter On Halo, Spy Hunter Movies [Hollywood]
Australian-born Hollywood scribe Stuart Beattie (G.I. Joe, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl) loves video games. He even loves writing movie script versions of them. Beattie has also cut his teeth on the Gears of War script as well as the one for the now-on-ice Spy Hunter f...
Wednesday, Aug 5
These Midway Games Are Now Warner Bros. Games [Midway]
When Warner Bros. snapped up ailing publisher/developer Midway, it bought most, but not all of the company's assets, including intellectual properties like Mortal Kombat and This Is Vegas. What else did Warner Bros. grab in the Midway closeout? Lots.
Monday, Aug 3
This Is Vegas Publishers: This Is Not Cancelled [Midway]
When you don't hear about a game for months, you star to presume the worst. Like, that it's been cancelled. We haven't heard about This is Vegas for months, so has it been cancelled? Surprisingly, no, it has not. Warner Bros. Says This Is Vegas Not Canceled [G4]
The Inside Story Of The Death Of Midway Newcastle [Wheelman]
Steven Pick, senior GUI artist for Midway Newcastle's Wheelman, gives a painful blow-by-blow of the studio's final days. From the start up on cop drama Necessary Force to its multiple, failed pitches to numerous studios to the final visit Midway CEO Matt Booty, himself axed not long afte...
Tuesday, Jul 21
The Mortal Kombat / NBA Jam Crossover We Never Saw [NBA Jam]
But they could have! Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon has today revealed some artwork for a proposed crossover between the two franchises, which would have seen a Mortal Kombat-infused court made available in NBA Jam. With spinal columns, dismembered heads, the works.
Saturday, Jul 18
Kotaku Originals: Hardened Prestige Edition [Original]
Microsoft Closes Game Development Program TurboGrafx-16 (PC Engine) On The Japanese PSN PSPgo Bound To Make Customers Re-Think Game Prices? Midway: Newcastle Shut Down, Entire Staff Laid Off Check Out These Club Nintendo Member Platinum And Gold Member Rewards
Thursday, Jul 16
Midway Fires 20% Of Workforce, Including CEO, Ahead Of Sale [Midway]
Now that Warner Bros. owns Midway, there's not much need for Midway's corporate offices in Chicago. Warner Bros.' offices can handle that sort of stuff just fine. So all 60 employees there have been laid off. Midway Games lays off all 60 at corporate office [Chicago Tribune]
Tuesday, Jul 14
Midway: Newcastle Shut Down, Entire Staff Laid Off [Industry]
We tried really hard to find a solution for the Newcastle studio." While the Wheelman IP is now owned by Warner Brothers Interactive, along with the Midway trademark and games such as Mortal Kombat and This is Vegas, no one has yet purchased Necessary Force, Mogilner said.
Saturday, Jul 11
Kotaku Originals: Comment is Free, but Stars are Earned [Original]
Giant Gundam Statue, Now In PlayStation Home Warner Bros. Now Owns Midway, Mortal Kombat New Nintendo Release Exacerbates Lefty Gamers' Lament Who Needs Nintendo Chiptunes When You've Got Sega Rock? PC Sales Charts: ArmA II vs The Sims Video Games Used As Shorthand In New Movie Trailers
Friday, Jul 10
Warner Bros. Now Owns Midway, Mortal Kombat [Warner Bros.]
Where does that leave Midway? While the name may have changed, a company spokesperson told Kotaku today that "Midway Games Inc. still exists, and the Midway trademark and games such as Mortal Kombat and This is Vegas and most of the IP library are now owned by Warner Bros."
Monday, Jul 6
The Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe DLC That Could've Been [Midway]
Boon had hinted at appearances from characters like Kung Lao and Doomsday in interviews, showing designs for one MK Vs. DC character that was planned for release, Quan Chi, first introduced in Mortal Kombat 4. The MK team lead released a render of the Mortal Kombat character via his Twitter...
Saturday, Jul 4
Kotaku Originals: Hot Fun in the Summertime [Kotaku Originals]
Ninja Gaiden 2 Sigma Premium Box Pack Premium Price Midway Sale To WB Clears Court, Staff At Two Studios Given Notice Xbox 360 Game Creation Tool Kodu Now Live - Got Any Ideas? Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Dated And Detailed For Japan Nintendo Patents WarioWare Take On Othello
Thursday, Jul 2
Midway Sale To WB Clears Court, Staff At Two Studios Given Notice [Midway Games]
The sale to Warner Brothers is expected to close in the next 10 days, according to Midway spokesperson Geoffrey Mogilner. That will put the Mortal Kombat license, the This Is Vegas project, Midway's sports and arcade brands as well as the company's Chicago and Seattle studios under the WB...
Thursday, Jun 25
Film Producer Sues Midway Over Mortal Kombat Rights [Legal Kombat]
Lawrence Kasanoff, the producer behind the Mortal Kombat movies, television show, and animated series has filed suit against Midway in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in order to make sure he retains series milking rights. Kasanoff's Complaint Against Midway [Game Politics Document Dump - Main A...
Friday, Jun 19
Another Look At Midway Newcastle's Necessary Force [Artwork]
While gritty, ultra-violent open world police dramas aren't necessarily my "thing," the title looks interesting. It's intriguing if only for the reason that we're getting a peek at the game's artwork and visual design before any real chance of release, not as some post mortem highlight...
Monday, Jun 15
Wheelman Devs Unveil 'Necessary Force,' Seek Buyer [Midway]
Of course, considering that Midway's big investment in these big budget and massive open world action games like Wheelman, This Is Vegas and Stranglehold are partly to blame for its current financial woes, one may be able to understand a publisher's hesitance to sign on. But we obviously...
Wheelman Developers Unveil Necessary Force, Seek Buyer [Midway]
So Midway Newcastle, developers of the coolly received Vin Diesel vehicle Wheelman, is looking for a buyer, pitching its originally developed intellectual property Necessary Force along with it. The developer is trying to drum up interest by launching a web site promoting the game, hi...
Saturday, May 23
Kotaku Originals: Swine Flu Over the Cuckoo's Nest [Original]
Warner Bros. Offers to Buy Most of Midway The Fastest Selling Game In Australia Is... Hudson's Karaoke Game Is A Hit No, The Game Boy Advance Is Not Dead How About A Bonus Character For Each Wii Peripheral? New Dragon Quest Game WiiWare Bound Nintendo Power: Tatsunoko vs Capcom Coming To US
Wednesday, May 6
Disney Porting Toy Story Midway Mania! Theme Park Ride To Wii [Wii]
Disney's looking to its own theme parks for new video game opportunities, bringing its interactive Toy Story-branded theme park attraction to the Wii. The publisher will be officially announcing Toy Story Midway Mania! later tonight.
Friday, Apr 24
Midway May Not Be Finished Yet, Thanks To Warner Bros. [Rumor]
According to a report from MCV, Warner Bros. is "keen to acquire Midway's flagship Mortal Kombat and Stranglehold franchises" as well as casual fare like the Touchmaster series and legacy intellectual property that the company has squandered over the past decade. As WBIE co-published M...
Tuesday, Apr 21
Judge Says Midway Owners Treated Company Like "A Toy" [Midway]
Judge Kevin Gross seems to agree to Midway's creditors on the suspicious nature of the sale of Midway from Sumner Redstone's National Amusements to Thomas, with The Deal calling the sale a "sacrifice" on the part of Midway's former owners.
Monday, Apr 20
John Woo: Stranglehold Movie Won't Be Ready "For Years" [Stranglehold]
The game is a sequel of sorts to 1992 Hong Kong action flick Hard Boiled and starred the film's lead Chow Yun-Fat and the character he made famous, Tequilla. The Stranglehold film is apparently moving forward without Fat. What's more, instead of Woo, actor-writer-director Stephen Fung (E...
Wednesday, Apr 15
So, How Much Will It Cost You To Buy Midway? [Business]
The new plan is geared more towards encouraging 28 "key employees" (including developers & executives) to ensure the company is sold. Those 28 will share in $600,000 when someone agrees to buy Midway, and they'll split $1,000,000 when any sales deal is made final.
Tuesday, Mar 31
Midway Revises Sketchy "Key Employee" Bankruptcy Bonus Plan Following Flak [Bankruptcy]
Mortal Kombat publisher Midway caught some heat from its creditors and a government-appointed trustee over some questionable bonuses attached to the sale of its properties and a publishing agreement with Wheelman co-publisher Ubisoft.
Tuesday, Mar 3
Midway To Keep Paying Mortal Kombat Creator To Make New Mortal Kombat [Midway]
History lesson: despite decreasing sales and quality standards of late, Mortal Kombat is without a doubt Midway's most important remaining asset. And Ed Boon created Mortal Kombat. So he's important to Midway. Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon's $1 million bonus [The Cut Scene] [Image]
Tuesday, Feb 17
Ubisoft Confirms Wheelman Deal, Sets March Release [Midway]
The development team in Newcastle, UK, has fine-tuned and polished Wheelman, especially in these last few months, to deliver a true Hollywood blockbuster experience," said Craig Duncan, studio head, Midway Studios – Newcastle Ltd. "The demo due out for Xbox 360 and PS3 will show that Wh...
Sunday, Feb 15
Searching for Midway's Mystery Investor [Midway]
The Chicago Tribune went looking for the mystery investor whose $100,000 buy-up of 87 percent of Midway could reap a profit in the millions under Chapter 11 reorganization. They didn't find much. Guessing Game over Mark Thomas Vexes Midway Games' Creditors [Chicago Tribune, thanks Will...
Friday, Jan 30
Opinion: A Week In Comments [Hyper Multi-tap]
So now Booty is synomous with Midway. People are going to have their hands full with Booty. But dont get me wrong. Alot of people love Booty. Oh sure occassionally people will complain and say Booty is getting too much exposure or their tired of Midway's Booty, but in the end most people have to ag...
Tuesday, Jan 6
New Trailer And Screens Herald Battlestations: Pacific Website [Eidos]
“Battlestations offers a blend of action and strategy unlike any other videogame on the market and as such has a dedicated and committed community of fans,” said Lee Singleton, General Manager of Eidos Game Studios. “The launch of Battlestations.net as a destination site for both inform...
Tuesday, Dec 16
Midway To Lay Off 25% Of Staff, Austin Studio Closing [Cost-Cutting Measures]
CHICAGO—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY) today announced that the company is taking significant steps to reduce its cost structure, including a reduction in workforce, the closure of its Austin, TX, studio, and the suspension of development on several non-core games.
Saturday, Nov 22
Kotaku Originals: Upon Further Review [Original]
The PlayStation 3 Gift Guide The Wii Holiday Gift Guide The Portable Holiday Gift Guide The Xbox 360 Gift Guide Holiday Game Review Madness Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Review: A Pretty Good Start Left 4 Dead Review: 2 Good 2 B 4gotten Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Review: Finish Him
Wednesday, Nov 19
Wheelman Spins Out In February [Release Date]
Midway Confirms February 16, 2009, Scheduled as Global Ship Date for Wheelman™ Action-Packed Open-World Driving Game Featuring Vin Diesel Expected To Be Available On Store Shelves by Feb. 20 In North America and Europe About Wheelman
Thursday, Oct 30
Midway Taps Booty For Full-Time CEO [Executive Decisions]
Matt Booty brings a deep background with Midway anchored in product development. Mr. Booty joined in 1991 as an engineer and programmer, at a time when Midway launched iconic arcade franchises such as the original Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam. After serving in progressively more responsible...
Tuesday, Sep 23
TNA Impact! Review: Squandering Potential [Review]
TNA Impact! Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, developed by Midway Studios and published by Midway Games was released on Sept. 9th for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation2, Sept. 11th on the Wii. Played Xbox 360 version. Retails for $59.99 (PS3, 360), $49.99 (Wii), and $39.99 (PS2). Playe...
Sunday, Jul 13
Your E3 Lineup Roundup [Line Up]
Midway • Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe • Wheelman • TNA iMPACT! • Blitz the League II • This is Vegas • Unreal Tournament 3 • Game Party 2 • Touchmaster 2 • Mechanic Master • MidwayArcade.com Southpeak • Big Bang Mini • Igor The Game (Windows PC, Wii & Nintendo DS – September 2008)
Thursday, Jun 12
Xbox 360 Unreal Tournament 3 Ships July 7 [Here It Comes]
CHICAGO—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer, and world renowned developer Epic Games, today announced Unreal Tournament 3, for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, is sc...
Monday, May 5
Midway Sees $34 Million Loss in First Quarter [Ouch]
At its recent press event in Las Vegas, Midway announced Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and the troubled publisher is clearly hoping it, along with This is Vegas, TNA Impact!, The Wheelman Unreal Tournament 3 for the Xbox 360, and Blitz: The League II. The compa...
Saturday, Apr 19
Kotaku Originals: System is Very Busy Now
Midway Gamer's Day '08: Wheelman Midway Gamer's Day '08: This Is Vegas Midway Gamer's Day '08: TNA Impact Midway Gamer's Day '08: Unreal Tournament III Coming to Xbox 360 Midway Gamer's Day: Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe First Characters Announced
Wednesday, Feb 6
Midway Brings The Vegas Lifestyle Home [Game Announce]
LONDON - February 6, 2008 - Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer, today announced This is Vegas™, an open world, lifestyle action experience, where players will live out their Vegas fantasies by fighting, gambling, driv...
Friday, Nov 2
BlackSite Goes Gold For 360, PC [BlackSite: Area 51]
Midway's first person shooter with nods to its arcade heritage BlackSite: Area 51 has finally gone gold. Well, the Xbox 360 and PC versions did. The PlayStation 3 version follows the current Midway release schedule formula, giving owners of Sony's console ample opportunity to weigh the r...
Tuesday, Oct 2
Unreal Tournament III PS3 Delayed To 2008 [Updated] [Slip]
CHICAGO, Illinois, October 2, 2007 - Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY) today announced revised estimates for the Company's third quarter ended September 30, 2007, and fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. The changes are primarily to reflect Midway's decision to release Stranglehold for t...
Friday, Aug 10
Strangled Launch Party [Feature]
It was disappointing that there wasn't much new to see. Midway was as surprised as we were at the foiled multiplayer debut. Apparently The Mezzanine failed to order a T1 line for the evening, a rather essential component. Midway was left with four Xbox 360 stations equipped with the E3 demo of...
Thursday, May 10
LOTRO Tops PC Sales in USA and Europe
10th May, 2007 - Today, Turbine, Inc., Midway Games Inc. and Codemasters Online Gaming announced that The Lord of the Rings Online : Shadows of Angmar is the #1 selling PC title across North America and Europe based on the most recent industry reports. The Lord of the Rings Online has outsold a...
Tuesday, Apr 24
Midway Challenges You To Do Woo [Contest]
In addition to the premiere on Spike TV expected this summer, both the game release and short film winner will be a featured segment on "Game Head," Spike TV's weekly series dedicated to everything that is happening in the world of video games, giving viewers an uncompromised look at the c...
Wednesday, Mar 21
Opinion: Feature: Midway's Chrome Spines and Smooshy Graphics
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon I accidentally insulted one of the developers of this game by saying I was familiar with the previous, non-Wii versions, but did not actually own it—a subtle dig I am not capable of doing consciously and on demand, sadly.
Monday, Feb 5
LOTR MMO Get's Lifer Subscriptions
WESTWOOD, MA and CHICAGO, IL - January 25, 2007 — Turbine, Inc. and Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY) today announced the details of the revolutionary pre-order Founder's Program for The Lord of the Rings Online : Shadows of Angmar . The highly anticipated massively multiplayer online game, Th...
Monday, Jan 8
Opinion: Midway Delivers A Million Armageddons
Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices throughout the world, is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for major videogame systems and personal computers. More information about Midway and its products can b...
